2 Samuel 17
Hushai Warns David to Escape
Having given Absalom advice, that if implemented would turn out well for David, Hushai now informs the priests Zadok and Abiathar who in turn through their sons Ahimaaz and Jonathan got a warning to David to cross the river so he and his people won’t be wiped out (vv. …
The Advice of Ahithopel And Hushai
Ahithophel told Absalom that he will choose twelve thousand men and attack David at night while he is tired and discouraged (vv. 1-2). He will panic and everyone will run away so I can kill him (v. 3). Then I will bring everyone back to you and this way there won’t be a civ …